Dennis Matthew Brooks

Background

Brooks, Dennis Matthew was born on November 23, 1934 in Fairfield, Alabama, United States. Son of James Clarence and Annie Hala (Bullock) Brooks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1957; Bachelor of Science in Aero. Engineering, United States Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1965; postgraduate, Armed Force Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, 1971-1972; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1983.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1957; advanced through ranks to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1986; Executive officer, Fighter Squadron 51, San Diego, 1972-1974; commanding officer, Fighter Squadron 51, San Diego, 1973-1975; air operations officer, United States Ship Oriskany, San Diego, 1975; commanding officer, Fighter Squadron 121, San Diego, 1976-1977; head aviation commander assignment branch, Bureau Naval Pers., Washington, 1977-1978; commanding officer, United States Ship Kansas City, Alameda, California, 1979-1980; force readiness officer, Staff Commander Naval Air Force United States Pacific Fleet, San Diego, 1980-1981; commanding officer, United States Ship Constellation, San Diego, 1981-1982; director space program, Naval Electronic Systems Command, Washington, 1982-1985; commander, Carrier Group 7, San Diego, 1985-1986; commander, Carrier Group 5, Attack Carrier, Strike Force and Battle Force, United States Seventh Fleet, The Philippines, 1986-1988; commander, Joint Task Force Middle East, North Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, 1987-1988; director, Warfare Systems Architecture and Engineering, Space Warfare Systems Command, Washinton, 1988-1990; deputy director for operations, National Systems Support, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washinton, since 1990.

Achievements

• Dennis Matthew Brooks has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Air Force Association, Association Naval Aviation, Tail Hook Association, United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Army and Navy Club.

Connections

Married Dolores Katherine Gober, December 14, 1957. Children: Dennis Mark, Amy Michelle, Allison Lynn.

Father:

James Clarence Brooks

Mother:

Annie Hala (Bullock) Brooks

Spouse:

Dolores Katherine Gober

child:

Allison Lynn Brooks

child:

Dennis Mark Brooks

child:

Amy Michelle Brooks